Medical Assistant- Orthopedics Full-Time Days, Geneva

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare • Warrenville, IL

6h • $19 - $26

About The Position

The Medical Assistant is a member of the health care team who supports physicians, nurses, and other licensed medical staff by facilitating efficient patient flow, assisting with patient care activities, and performing administrative functions. The role is responsible for maintaining neat, clean, and safe patient care areas; promoting patient satisfaction through professional and friendly interactions; and safeguarding patient confidentiality. The Medical Assistant reflects Northwestern Medicine’s mission, vision, and values, follows its Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with applicable policies, procedures, regulatory requirements, and accreditation standards.

The position is full-time, 40 hours per week, and works a day shift in the Orthopedics department in Geneva. The Medical Assistant may assist with procedures common to the specialty area and performs other duties as assigned by a Supervisor or Manager.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Current certification in an accepted medical-assisting certification, or written proof of meeting candidate eligibility requirements to sit for an accepted certification exam (AAMA, AMT, NCCT, NHA, or NRCMA).
• New Medical Assistant graduates within six months of graduation must provide a letter from their school or certifying body; non-certified Medical Assistants and graduates more than six months past graduation must provide a letter from the certifying body.
• Complete one of the listed medical-assisting certifications within the first six months of employment, with up to two test attempts: CMA (AAMA), RMA (AMT), NCMA (NCCT), CCMA (NHA), or NRCMA (NAHP).
• Sign an onboarding acknowledgment that certification must be attained within six months as a condition of employment.
• American Heart Association-accredited Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) certification.
• Zero to two years of experience in a relevant role.
• Strong computer skills.

Nice To Haves

• Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant training program.
• One to two years of ambulatory care experience.
• Experience with an electronic medical record.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate efficient patient flow by escorting patients to exam rooms, identifying patients with two identifiers, and preparing them for examination.
• Obtain and document accurate vital signs, reason for visit, allergies, smoking history, and pharmacy information; promptly notify the provider and registered nurse of significant vital-sign changes or acute symptoms.
• Anticipate and set up equipment or supplies needed for visits, clean and prepare exam rooms for the next patient, and prioritize tasks to maintain patient flow.
• Assist practitioners with medical and surgical procedures in accordance with established protocols, including ECGs, venipuncture, immunizations, procedure tray setup, specimen collection, and CLIA-waived testing as directed by a provider.
• Prepare and stock exam rooms; disinfect and sterilize equipment and instruments according to established protocols; and participate in environmental safety rounds.
• Maintain vaccine and medication inventory; monitor and maintain equipment and instruments according to clinic guidelines; assist with ordering supplies; and dispose of expired items appropriately.
• Follow office opening and closing procedures.
• Accept and perform delegated responsibilities positively, offer assistance to others, attend and participate in staff meetings, and communicate appropriately and effectively with patients and the patient care team, in person and by phone.
• Perform delegated procedures common to the specialty area safely, effectively, and efficiently.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Supervisor or Manager.

Benefits

• Tuition reimbursement
• Loan forgiveness
• 401(k) matching
• Lifecycle benefits
• A range of benefits intended to support employees’ physical, emotional, and financial well-being and provide protection for unexpected life events

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED